Author: Rhys Gregory

Wales Rally GB has once again joined forces with Toyota (GB) to reignite its exciting car livery design competition for young students, with the winning entry being applied to a real-life GT86 rally car. The highly successful initiative was first launched in 2017 and now enters its third year. [aoa id=”1″]When liveried, the GT86 will be displayed within the Big Bang showcase located right at the heart of the event’s buzzing Service Park Headquarters in Llandudno where all the teams competing in the UK’s round of the FIA World Rally Championship (3-6 October) are based.[/aoa] Jointly coordinated by the rally…

The Wrexham-based Village Bakery has secured accreditation to label their popular pies and slices as being made with Welsh meat which has Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status. [aoa id=”1″] The family have now teamed up with Meat Promotion Wales and one of the shops they supply to unveil the new drive to emphasise the quality and value of their ingredients. The campaign was launched at the Nisa Local store in Corwen which is run by Merle and Andrew Westbury who are big fans of the Village Bakery products. [/aoa] Merle said: “Things are going really well. We did our homework…

Whether it’s Italian, Chinese or Indian food, The Red Dragon Centre is celebrating the variety of cuisines on offer within the entertainment centre during World Food Week. From Monday the 24th to Sunday the 30th of June, families are encouraged to try all the different types of food around The Red Dragon Centre in Cardiff Bay. The centre runs a variety of offers for lunches, which can be accessed online. With nine different food venues, the entertainment centre offers a variety of dishes and cuisines, including traditional and regional dishes from around the world and all you can eat buffets.…

A community adult learning project in Pembrokeshire that has supported over 1,500 adults to return to education is being recognised nationally for its work by winning a Community Project of the Year Inspire! Award. [aoa id=”1″]‘Launch Adult Learning’ began as a Communities First project in 2006 to encourage engagement with adult learning within the community. Classes are run through Monkton Priory Community Primary School and coordinated by Headteacher Shelley Morris.[/aoa] Demand for the classes grew and, in 2010, Shelley expanded the programme and employed Launch Adult Learning Co-ordinator, Kellie Bellmaine, to manage the growing number of courses and learners. To…

Cardiff-based Cowshed, has today announced a new black and minority ethnic internship, to provide a pipeline of talented communication professionals to the industry. The first marketing and communications internship in Wales for BAME groups, the opportunity is open for applications now. The placement will provide two people with 12 weeks of paid experience in one of the fastest growing agencies in Wales. Candidates will get to work on some of the largest campaigns taking place in Wales right now. Clients include Welsh Government, Public Health Wales, FOR Cardiff, National Adoption Service, National Trust, Comic Relief and The Open University in…

The latest National Survey for Wales results show an increase of 7 per cent to 93 per cent of people satisfied with their standard of GP care. Commenting on the survey, Nesta Lloyd-Jones, Interim Director of the Welsh NHS Confederation said: “It’s positive to see a significant increase in satisfaction rates for GP care in Wales and also an increase in satisfaction rates for hospital treatment in this year’s results. The results emphasise the fact NHS staff at all levels are committed to making sure that all patients receive the high standards of care and deliver the best possible outcomes…

Cardiff Airport is searching for its next Chair to build on recent success and deliver an ambitious strategy for growth. After a hugely successful four-year tenure, Roger Lewis has announced his plan to step down as Chairman of Cardiff Airport on 31st October 2019. The new Chair will step in to head up the Cardiff Airport Board of Directors and play a pioneering role at a strategic level to deliver a thriving, sustainable airport business for Wales. [aoa id=”1″]Since coming under ownership of the Welsh Government in 2013, Cardiff Airport has seen over 60% passenger growth, made significant improvements to…

Experienced equity investor Simon Thelwall-Jones has joined the development bank as Technology Venture Investments Director, following a record year for the specialist team. Simon is based in the development bank’s new headquarters in Wrexham. [aoa id=”1″]Simon takes over from Steve Smith who led the team from its creation until his retirement in April 2019. The new director of technology ventures has moved from MSIF, where he has recently been investing equity funds from the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund in to early stage technology businesses in the Liverpool City Region.[/aoa] Simon is a qualified chartered accountant with a degree in Agricultural…

For the first time in over a year, visitors to Castell Coch can now see its iconic fairy-tale turrets free from scaffolding — with major conservation works to Castle exterior reaching completion last week. The scaffold removal, which took place between Monday 3 and Friday 14 June, is part of a wider £800k restoration project to safeguard the south Wales famed monument. The vital work was carried out by Cadw to repair structural weaknesses to the castle’s chimney stacks and stop water penetration through the brickwork, in order to protect its fabric from further water damage. Deterioration to the interior…

A croquet tournament organised by law firm Hutchinson Thomas took place on Friday 14 June at Neath Cricket Club to raise money for Welsh children’s hospice, Tŷ Hafan.  Businesses from Neath and Swansea including Willis Legal and Swansea Building Society participated in the inaugural croquet day. 10 teams competed in the event with Rowland Jones winning the tournament. Each team provided a donation to Tŷ Hafan, with a total of £10,000 being raised throughout the year for the charity, and a cheque being presented to Tŷ Hafan’s corporate partnership manager, Natalie Whyatt, at the event. Tŷ Hafan is one of the UK’s…